TOWN OF HUDSON DPW
APPLICATION FOR A DRAINLAYER'S LICENSE
2 Constitution Drive · Hudson, New Hampshire 03051 · Tel: 603-886-6018 · Fax: 603-594-1143
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Hereby apply for a Drainlayer’s License, in accordance with the Town of Hudson Sewer and Water
Ordinance. The applicant must be familiar with applicable ordinances and regulations
including Hudson Engineering Specifications, Sewer and Water Ordinance and New Hampshire State
Requirements.
For due consideration by the Department of Public Works and Engineering Department, the applicant must
enclose a list of references, stating the name, location, scope, and size of prior work done. Applicant
will file with Engineering Office. This license shall be applicable to all drainage, sewer, and water mains
and services related work in public and private right of way connecting to any Town of Hudson Utilities.
This shall exclude single family sewer/ drainage services installation from the property line/cleanout to
foundation by homeowner.
1. Certificate of Insurance Coverage
1) Public Liability Insurance for bodily injury of $25,000 for one person, and $100,000 for
each occurrence.
2) Property Damage $25,000/$100,000 aggr egate. Coverage shall include underground
explosion, collapse hazard, and damage to utilities.
3) Worker's Compensation Insurance to the protection of employees.
4) Insurance company shall notify the Department of Public Works or Engineering
Department of any change and/or termination in the coverage at least 10 days prior to the
date of the change and/or termination.
5) A bond payable to the Town of Hudson in the sum of, no less than $10,000.
2. Annual License Fee
A $250.00 non-refundable fee is required, for the license term, January 1 - December 31.
Bond or insurance coverage termination or expiration will automatically cancel the Drainlayer's License.
Signature, Title of Lienholder Date
Director of Public Works Date
Town Engineer Date
DRAINLAYER'S LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
a. In accordance with
Sewer Ordinance 77, Article 15
Water Ordinance 274, Water Utility Policies and Procedure Section VIII
b. Before approval by the Public Works and Engineering Departments, a drainlayer shall submit an application
for review.
Part of the application shall include identification of experience in performing sewer installation,
including:
experience
type of work done
size of projects done
at least 3 references (municipality references preferred)
c. Applicants for a Drainlayer’s License will be notified of issuance of license in writing. Such license
shall be good during the calendar year unless revoked sooner.
d. Licensed Drainlayers shall:
Execute a bond i ss u e d to the Town in the sum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) to be
approved by the DPW or Engineering.
Comply, to the satisfaction of the DPW and Engineering Department, with the Town ordinances
and/or rules for which the work is performed.
Insure that the excavation is properly guarded at all times for the protection of the public.
Ensure that all connections and joints in every private sewer are properly constructed, and leave
no obstruction of any kind in any sewer line; and
A Hold Harmless agreement to the Town of Hudson must be in place to indemnify any liability
for injuries resulting from neglect, carelessness or incompetency in constructing, repairing or
connecting any private sewer, or properly fencing or lighting any excavation or obstruction, or in
performing any other work connected therewith.